Overall score
Seahampton
36.7/100
West Wallsend
40.5/100
Seahampton vs West Wallsend, NSW Suburb Comparison
Seahampton for schools; West Wallsend for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeahamptonWest Wallsend
Crime rate
Seahampton
49.5 / 1k
West Wallsend
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seahampton
6
West Wallsend
3
Population
Seahampton
292
West Wallsend
2,981
Metric leadSeahampton 2West Wallsend 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Wallsend
- Best for familiesWest Wallsend
- Best for investmentWest Wallsend
- Best for best schoolsSeahampton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Seahampton | West Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.5 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 52 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| Population | 292 | 2,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Seahampton is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while West Wallsend is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
Seahampton pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Wallsend is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Wallsend, while Seahampton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.